Specialist Teaching Assistant (Supporting IT Resources)

The Specialist Teaching Assistant will be part of a team of specialist teachers and teaching assistants, and a Habilitation Specialist, so must be able to work in close collaboration to help support vision impaired children and young people access the wider curriculum in schools and settings.

The successful candidate be expected to produce personalised adapted learning materials and deliver some programmes in schools to pupils learning Braille and tactile skills. They will also be expected to develop knowledge and skills on specialist assistive technology, manage the inventory of specialist equipment and organise the purchasing and delivery of resources.

This is a part time position, hours and flexible working to be discussed at interview.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who:

Has extensive knowledge of IT systems, especially those in use in schools in Lincolnshire, so that they are able to collaborate with schools in order to integrate specialist equipment with the schools' IT systems.
Is willing to research specialist assistive technology used with vision impaired people, keeping up with new developments, and to collaborate with teachers of the vision impaired in determining which equipment is most suitable to support an individual's learning.
Has some knowledge of Unified English Braille (UEB) and be able to use Duxbury software and a braille embosser to produce learning materials in braille.
Is able to produce personalised tactile learning materials by 'low-tech' means (glue-gun, cardboard, fabrics etc) and produce modified and enlarged printed materials under the direction of teachers of the vision impaired. Knowledge of RNIB Bookshare will be an advantage.
Is willing to undergo training to learn these skills

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post., Disability Confident
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Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

A Contributory pension
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits - Lincolnshire County Council